Match stats:

Matthew James
Lee Isaac
Scott Sainsbury

The Vaders racked up a 3-0 win and bounced back well from their defeat at the hands of the nobs at Saint Athan.

With Coach Steve away eating the weight of Evan’s head in cakes assistant Rob was left to pick the team alone and with a few players missing the side was re-jigged a little to suit. The Vader’s lined up 4-4-2 with Titch returning to his up front position. This proved to be a good decision as with just 5 minutes gone Titch broke free to lob the keeper and put the Vader’s 1-0 up.

This was closely followed by an attempt on goal by Lee Isaac which was parried into to the net by the defending centre half. The Vader’s had their tails up and were 3-0 up within 20 minutes after a lovely corner ball taken by Isaac’s was converted perfectly by Scott “Gascoine” Sainsbury using an interesting technique of a diving header from a standing position.

There was never any threat from The Railway Rhinos’ with Jimbob back between the sticks and the Vader’s defence did their job well. Special mention to MOM Christian Powys.

The Vader’s attack was changed around a little as Blackie only lasted 20 minutes before pulling up with a hamstring problem. Johnny Lewis replaced him up front with the aim of giving Jimbob something to aim for.

As usual half time proved to be a big problem for the Vader’s with them failing to get going again after the break. The Rhino’s pressed the Vader’s back for the majority of the second half but never made any realistic threat on goal. The Vader’s continued to create chances but with everyone fancying themselves as strikers following the 3rd goal all the chances were wasted. A win and a clean sheet cannot be moaned about but the Vader’s should have settled down and scored goals instead of getting over excited and pushing everyone up.

Sub’s Dillo and Ben Poole put in good shifts when they were called upon, although Pooley could do with a lesson in how not to bitch at every decision. Apologies to Dale Coles and Matthew Donlon/Williams for not being registered in time (fault of the secretary on this occasion) and this will be rectified by this coming clash with Tonyrefail B away.

A big effort now needs to be made to beat Tonyrefail B, and although The Vader’s put away the A team in pre-season this will not be an easy match and The Vader’s should not get carried away.

Man of the Match: Christian Powys
Cock of the Week: Lee James (now known as Lee “the Pouter” James
Quote of the Day: N/A